City of Glenorchy
Derwent Park
Derwent Park at a glance
Population
872
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Derwent Park.
Derwent Park (7009) sits in the Glenorchy region of Tasmania.
Derwent Park has roughly 872 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Derwent Park's population at 872, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
872
Median age
35
Family households
64%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
872
Median age: 35
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Derwent Park.
Local schools for Derwent Park
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Government School Catchment
Goodwood Primary School
Moonah Primary School
Cosgrove High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Derwent Park.
- What is the Derwent Park postcode?
- Derwent Park is in the 7009 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Glenorchy region.
- What is the average rent in Derwent Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Derwent Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Derwent Park on this page, including Goodwood Primary School, Moonah Primary School, Cosgrove High School.
- What suburbs are near Derwent Park?
- Derwent Park is close to Goodwood, Elwick, Glenorchy, Moonah, Lutana.
- What is the population of Derwent Park?
- Derwent Park has approximately 872 residents. The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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